charter member

noun

An original member of an organization; a member named in an organization's charter.

Meanings

nouncharter member (plural charter members)

plural charter members

  1. CanadaUSAn original member of an organization; a member named in an organization's charter.

    Synonyms: founding member, founder member

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn original member of an organization; a member named in an organization's charter.

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Chicago

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